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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.25, 3,313.39 and 1,561.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.25, 3,313.39 and 1,561.39 is: 2,153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.25 : 3,313.39 = 1,561.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.25/3,313.39 = 1,561.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.25x = 3,313.39 × 1,561.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.25x = 5,173,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,469.64/2,402.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.59

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